Judge Neil Gorsuch will appear Monday before senators looking to pin him down on his philosophy — and some will air grievances about why Gorsuch is even here at all. Gorsuch, for his part, will try to defend his approach without discussing specific cases or damaging his smooth nomination in any way.

The US Supreme Court vacated a decision in favor of a transgender student seeking access to the boys bathroom at school, and asked the Court of Appeals to issue a new decision in light of President Trump's reversal of transgender protections in schools.